M 89
been conducted by charitable Chinese, and it was intended to provide treatment by Chinese herbalists, and accommodation in sanitary surroundings for the poor of the Chinese race. Origin-ally intended for the accommodation and treatment of those Chinese whose fears and prejudices against Western Medicine prevented their applying for relief at the Government Hospitals, the Tung Wah at a later period introduced and encouraged scientific methods. As prejudice disappeared and confidence grew the demand for Western medicine increased until now the number of inpatients being treated by this method is nearly double that which still pins its faith to the plasters and decoc-tions of the herbalists.
423. In 1933 and 1934 the older and more insanitary of the buildings comprising the hospital were demolished and their place taken by structures of more modern design. A few old wards still remain but these will be replaced when financial circumstances permit of this being done.
424. In the present stage there is accommodation for 470 beds and this number will be increased when the back wings of the new six storey block are completed.
425. In 1935 the outpatient departments both for western treatment and herbalist methods were transferred from the gloomy and unhygienic quarters formerly used to new premises well lighted and ventilated on the opposite side of the road.
426. Early in the year the Directors converted a portion of the old outpatient department into a children's ward of twenty beds. By increasing the area of the windows and doors a dark and dismal space became a light and airy ward. Another portion of the O. P. Department was converted into a fracture ward of 16 beds.
427. The waste land in front of the main entrance was made into a garden adding considerably to the general appearance.
428. The staff consists of a Chinese Medical Officer of the Government Medical Department and three Assistant Medical Officers whose salaries are paid by the Hospital. There are in addition a number of Chinese Herbalists who practice Chinese medicine for the benefit of those who prefer that treatment.
429.
Inpatients (General). Western treatment. Chinese treatment. Maternity Cases. Total. 1936 9,251 5,723 2,034 17,008 1935 7,157 4,984 1,833 13,974M 89
been conducted by charitable Chinese, and it was intended to provide treatment by Chinese herbalists, and accommodation in sanitary surroundings for the poor of the Chinese race. Origin- ally intended for the accommodation and treatment of those Chinese whose fears and prejudices against Western Medicine prevented their applying for relief at the Government Hospitals, the Tung Wah at a later period introduced and encouraged scientific methods. As prejudice disappeared and confidence grew the demand for Western medicine increased until now the number of inpatients being treated by this method is nearly double that which still pins its faith to the plasters and decoc- tions of the herbalists.
423. In 1933 and 1934 the older and more insanitary of the buildings comprising the hospital were demolished and their place taken by structures of more modern design. A few old wards still remain but these will be replaced when financial circumstances pernit of this being done.
424. In the present stage there is accommodation for 470 beds and this number will be increased when the back wings of the new six storey block are completed.
425. In 1935 the outpatient departments both for western treatment and herbalist methods were transferred from the gloomy and unhygienic quarters formerly used to new premises well lighted and ventilated on the opposite side of the road.
426. Early in the year the Directors converted a portion of the old outpatient department into a children's ward of twenty beds. By increasing the area of the windows and doors a dark and dismal space became a light and airy ward. Another portion of the O. P. Department was converted into a fracture ward of 16 beds.
427. The waste land in front of the main entrance was made into a garden adding considerably to the general appearance.
428. The staff consists of a Chinese Medical Officer of the Government Medical Department and three Assistant Medical Officers whose salaries are paid by the Hospital. There are in addition a number of Chinese Herbalists who practice Chinese medicine for the benefit of those who prefer that treatment.
429.
Inpatients (General).
Western Chinese Maternity treatment. treatment. Cases.
Total.
1936
1935
9,251
5,723 2,034
17,008
7,157
4,984
1,833
13,974
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